Category Archives: Merritt’s Local News
Williams Lake RCMP looking for dangerous individual with ties to Merritt
MERRITT - In an RCMP press relaease Williams Lake officers are looking for dangerous individual Sem Weiss. Williams Lake RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 23-year-old Sem Weiss w...
Jan 17, 2024 Sem Weiss | Williams Lake RCMP
Mayor Mike Goetz provides update on Voght Street Construction
MERRITT - Mayor Mike Goetz and City Council are aware of the impatience with construction on Vogth Street in front of the Merritt RCMP Station. Goetz provided an update on the situation, its impact on...
Jan 17, 2024 Mayor Mike Goetz - Zach Amin
Nicola Valley Arts Council welcomes new Artisan Gift Shop Manager
MERRITT - In a news release the Nicola Valley Arts Council have announced they have brought in a new staff member to manage the Artisan Gift Shop. Marilyn Kelly enters her new position as the Artisan ...
Jan 17, 2024 Marilyn Kelly | NVAC
Drivers reminded not to pass snowplows with flashing lights after collision on the Coquihalla
THOMPSON - Drivers are being reminded not to try and pass snowplows on the road if their lights are flashing. In a post to social media, Argo Roads Thompson - B.C.'s road maintenance contractor for th...
Jan 17, 2024 X | @Argo_Thompson
ICBC survey: 93% of Southern Interior drivers polled using winter tires this season
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a news release from ICBC it looks like most Southern Interior drivers have done their due diligence in using winter tires during this snowy season. A new ICBC survey shows that 9...
Jan 16, 2024 Snowy Highways | DriveBC
Coquihalla South Highway 5 (Merritt to Hope) closed due to vehicle incident early Tuesday morning
MERRITT - A vehicle incident has the Coquihalla South Highway 5 (Merritt to Hope) closed early Tuesday morning, (6:00 a.m, Tuesday, January 16th.) Crews are working on a vehicle recovery between Exit ...
Jan 16, 2024 Highway 5 Closed | Drive BC.ca
Snowfall warnings blanket most of B.C., including Kamloops and area
KAMLOOPS - Snowfall warnings have been triggered for Kamloops and area and surrounding highways. Environment Canada is forecast around 10 to 20 centimetres of snow for the 100 Mile, Cariboo, Fraser Ca...
Jan 16, 2024 Aaron Schulze | CFJC Today
World's second oldest man dies at 113
ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA - The world's second oldest man has passed away at the shocking age of 113. For some of his family they had lost their great-great grandfather. Efran Antonio Ros Garca, stood the t...
Jan 15, 2024 Efraín Antonio Ríos García | longeviquest.com
Periods of heavy snow expected in Kamloops and area over three days: Environment Canada
KAMLOOPS - One week after Kamloops and area had its first taste of true winter snowfall this season, another significant dump could be on its way. Starting Monday (Jan. 15) night and lasting through t...
Jan 15, 2024 Aaron Schulze | CFJC Today
Drive-by shooter and 712 gang member convicted in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - Charges have been laid after a drive by shooting in Williams Lake. In a news release it was stated that on January 10th 2024, Trevor Lyndon Alexis pled guilty to multiple charges in Pr...
Jan 15, 2024 Police Lights | Q 1-0-1 News
